How is the Authorised Nominating Authority (ANA) and adjudicator chosen?

The claimant chooses an ANA who receives the adjudication application, nominates an adjudicator and can issue an adjudication certificate. To choose an ANA, check their fees and the adjudicator's likely expenses. Outline what issues your claim involves and the sort of adjudicator qualifications needed. The ANA then passes the application to a suitably qualified adjudicator who decides if they will accept it. Go to the authorised nominating authorities page to see the list of ANAs.

How do I apply for adjudication? (Section 17)

Any ANA can give you an adjudication application form. Your application must:

be in writing

request the nomination of an adjudicator

be lodged with the ANA within the required time

be served upon the respondent at the same time

be accompanied by any ANA's application fee

include a copy of the payment claim

include a copy of the payment schedule (if any)

include all information in support of the claim that you want the adjudicator to consider, and

include a copy of the contract.

What happens after I apply for adjudication? (Section 25)

After you submit your adjudication application, the ANA will contact an adjudicator from their panel of adjudicators. If the adjudicator accepts, the claimant and respondent are notified. If you don't receive acceptance within four business days, you can withdraw and reapply with another ANA within five business days.